Pope Francis' funeral could spur tourism spike among Americans headed to Rome
- Pope Francis' funeral occurs today, Saturday, April 26, at St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.
- His death on Monday prompted this significant event drawing global attention.
- Thousands of travelers, including many religious pilgrims, head to Rome to attend.
- Flight searches to Rome surged 250% after his death, according to Expedia data.
- This surge in travel demand drives up flight prices and likely crowds flights.
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How much would a trip to Rome cost right now?
Looking for a last-minute European getaway? Now might be the perfect time: flights to Rome have dropped to just €170 on average—an 18% decrease from the previous week, according to travel platform Atrápalo. Ultra-low airfares and a rare moment in Catholic history are turning Rome into this week’s top travel destination. That price drop has triggered a massive spike in bookings. Source
Flights to Rome are 60 per cent expensive and are expected to rise further in the coming days for the Pope's funeral
The current price of flights to Rome (Italy) has grown by 60% compared to a normal date, to be between 200 and 300 euros, while this increase may be higher in the coming days in view of the funeral of Pope Francis, until overcoming the barrier of 400 euros.This has been revealed by the first executive vice president of the Spanish Confederation of Travel Agencies (CEAV), José Manuel Lastra, in declarations on the channel '24 hours' of RTVE, wher…
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